24 February 2015
* Greens already confirmed to stand in almost 90% of seats
* Six key election themes revealed
* "Our biggest, boldest campaign ever", says Natalie Bennett, Green Party Leader
* Cllr Howard Allen, PPC for Solihull: "Parliament needs a clear, strong Green voice now more than ever"
The Green Party today announced its largest ever slate of candidates for Parliament and six key themes for the 2015 General Election campaign.
The Party, which committed to stand in "at least" 75% of seats at the 2014 Autumn Conference, is now already on track to stand in almost 90% of seats at the 2015 General Election (1).
In her speech at the official launch, Natalie Bennett, Green Party Leader and PPC for Holborn and St Pancras, outlined the party's six key electoral themes (below).
"Something profound is happening in British politics. The old way of doing things is falling apart, as the politics of hope triumphs over the politics of fear."
"The Green Party wants to create a political system that puts the public first and we believe we have the means to achieve that ambition."
"Our membership numbers have soared, our poll ratings are the best for a generation and we're going to be fighting our biggest, boldest campaign ever. It's a truly exciting time to be part of The Green Party."
The Green Party has seen membership surge from 20 000 in September 2014 to over 54 000 today.
Cllr Howard Allen, the Green Party candidate for Solihull constituency, said: "As cuts deepen and privatisation tightens its grip on our public services, Parliament needs a clear, strong Green voice now, perhaps, more than ever. The fact is that people like our policies – our job is to make sure they hear about them.
The Six Campaign Themes:
Greens will rebuild our economy so everyone gets a fair share.
Greens will put the public at the heart of the NHS.
Greens will ensure everyone has a secure, affordable place to live.
Greens will take action on climate change to protect our planet.
Greens will invest in and create a public transport system to be proud of.
Greens will ensure every young person that wants to can access quality education.
Notes
1) The Green Party has selected candidates in 390 constituencies across England and Wales with 119 in the pipeline. That means Greens will stand in at least 509 seats (or 88.83% of the total 573 seats).
